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  • Ellsworth Airman found dead in off base home

    Staff Sgt. Ira Kaur, assigned to the Air Force Financial Services Center here, was found dead in his off-base residence, Nov. 28. Sergeant Kaur, a military pay technician stationed at Ellsworth since August 2007, died from apparent gunshot wounds. "We mourn the loss of a valued member of Team

  • Ellsworth wins community spirit award

    A B-1B Lancer wrapped in 10,000 lights delighted thousands in a parade in Rapid City Nov. 27 and the team responsible was recognized for their efforts. The B-1 was the main attraction of the Ellsworth AFB float, which participated in the Festival of Lights Parade, a nighttime parade held annually in

  • Chiefs among Airmen

    In a celebration at the Dakota's club here, Nov. 18, six Airmen were recognized for their selection to the rank of chief master sergeant. Chief master sergeants are the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the Air Force - comprising only one percent of the total enlisted force structure. "It's more

  • Operation Warmheart gives back

    First sergeants gathered to give back to their Airmen by preparing care packages full of nonperishable food, Nov. 14.Every year since 2000, the Ellsworth community has donated Thanksgiving food items such as pie mixes and gift certificates for turkey or ham to be distributed among Airmen in need.

  • "At 'em boys, give 'er the guns"

    Staff Sgt. Luke Boggs looks on as Ellsworth's seven-person team from 28th Security Forces aims and fires into the heart of five targets. Sergeant Boggs is a CATM instructor with the responsibility of training the team. The team has practiced hard, shooting six days a week over the last month - in

  • 28th BW gears up for Green Flag East

    Airmen of the 28th Bomb Wing are preparing to participate in a joint-service exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 5 through 14. The exercise, known as "Green Flag East," will hone the combat skills of B-1B Lancer aircrews and maintainers."The focus of GF East will be on close air support

  • From Air Force housing to Box Elder homes

    Airmen and spouses had many questions concerning the transition from military to privatized housing answered, Nov. 4.Colonel Jeffrey Taliaferro, 28th Bomb Wing commander, addressed concerned audience members from Centennial Housing at the town meeting, and gave them a sense of peace about the